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6 CHRISTCHURCH MAIL, JUNE 5, 2014 NEWS Cultural violence tackled in newly published book By ARIELLE MONK WOMEN FROM all walks of life stood up to say cultural violence is not OK, as part of an educational book launch this week. Culture – no excuse for abuse was launched by Shakti Christchurch, a women’s development organisation with a focus on African, Middle Eastern and Asian cultures. Shakti staff created the book specifically for women from these cultures, with help from the Ministry of Social Development It’s Not OK campaign. Shakti youth advocate Ambika Kohli said over and above the hallmarks of mainstream domestic violence, some cultures bring with them abusive practices. She said forced marriage, dowry prices, and a high level of shame attached to divorce are all issues that confront some ethnic communities in New Zealand. ‘‘The ethnic population in New Zealand is increasing day by day, and there are two sides to every coin.’’ Guest speaker, Port Hills MP Ruth Dyson, has been a long-time supporter of Shakti New Zealand since getting to know the organisation during her time as Minister for Social Development. ‘‘Shakti has immense courage. In any cul- ture , there’s often shame attached to violence and women still blame themselves. It’s always a relevant time to talk about this,’’ Dyson said. The launch also hosted guest speakers Li Ying, a police officer in Christchurch working with Asian and ethnic communities; Heather Smyth, from the Monarch Centre; and Erin Ebborn, a family lawyer. Kohli hopes the book – a manual on how to identify and escape family violence – will NOEXCUSE: Shakti organiser Ambika Kohli says culture is not an excuse for any type of abuse in the home. be translated into other languages. She urged Cantabrians not to turn a blind eye because of cultural differences, or believe that violence is a part of someone’s culture. ‘‘There’s a fine line between cultural practice and cultural violence,’’she said. Shakti Christchurch has a drop-in centre and one safe house. Its crisis line is 0800 SHAKTI. Green look at precinct NEARLY 200 hundred trees have been targeted to get the chop as part of the Avon River Precinct development in the central city – but 1700 will be planted to replace them. Work is about to commence on the next stage of the $96 million development – one of the anchor projects led by the Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU). The project team worked with Christchurch City Council to carry out an assessment of about 750 trees in the area to determine their health, likely lifespan and ‘‘contribution to the fabric of the inner-city’’. In the precinct, and in public space in the adjoining north and east frames, 1700 new established trees will be planted, along with more than 100,000 exotic and native shrubs. The landscape enhancement is being condensed into a tighter timeframe than normal. CCDU director Warwick Isaacs said about 10 to 20 years of tree planting work was being done in three to four years. ‘‘This project gives us the opportunity to look at the long-term life of the trees. If they have any disease or pose any risk to people, we can take them out and replenish that stock,’’ Isaacs said. ‘‘While we will retain the existing canopy of exotic trees that is so crucial to the precinct, this will be interwoven with new exotic and native trees that will add to its character.’’ Isaacs says the Watermark section of the Avon River precinct was a good example of what kinds of plants and trees will populate the river banks. ‘‘Our aim is to accentuate the green, garden city look that Christchurch is known for. Adding 1700 new trees will ensure our river park is a beautiful and ecological asset to the new-look city.’’ The next round of plantings will be part of the Terraces development in the area between Cashel and Hereford streets. Worried about someone’s gambling? Help is at hand. Visit choicenotchance.org.nz or call 0800 654 655 HPA1975